Data residency
Audio stays local
Voice recordings are processed on your machine and don't traverse external networks.
Security-conscious dictation
Secure dictation software for Windows
PrivaSpeech processes speech locally on your Windows PC. Your audio isn't sent to cloud servers for transcription, reducing potential exposure of sensitive information.
How PrivaSpeech reduces exposure
Audio is transcribed on your PC using the Parakeet V3 AI model. No audio is sent to external transcription APIs.
Audio files created during recording are deleted after transcription completes.
After the initial model download, dictation works without an internet connection.
Transcriptions go to your clipboard. We don't store your text or audio in cloud databases.
Important clarifications
We don't hold compliance certifications. PrivaSpeech is not certified for HIPAA, SOC 2, or similar frameworks. Local processing may support your compliance efforts, but you should evaluate with your compliance team.
License activation requires connectivity. While transcription works offline, the initial license activation needs internet access.
Security depends on your endpoint. PrivaSpeech doesn't send audio to the cloud, but your overall security posture depends on your Windows environment, malware protection, and access controls.
Air-gapped use
Works offline
Suitable for networks where internet access is restricted after setup and license activation.
No third parties
Direct processing
No middleman APIs or services handling your audio during transcription.
Who uses secure dictation
Lawyers and paralegals who dictate client-related information and want to minimize third-party exposure.
Clinicians who prefer local processing for patient-related dictation. (Consult your compliance team.)
Those who dictate notes about proprietary code and don't want snippets going to cloud services.
Anyone who prefers to keep voice data on their own device rather than streaming it externally.
Local vs. cloud dictation
| Aspect | PrivaSpeech (local) | Cloud services |
|---|---|---|
| Audio destination | Your PC | Provider's servers |
| Third-party access | None during transcription | Depends on provider |
| Works offline | Yes (after setup and activation) | No |
| Data retention | Audio deleted after use | Varies by provider |
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